Colleen Trogisch
Colleen Trogisch has spent most of her life in the Hudson Valley and values the importance of fostering environmental awareness through education, advocacy, and civic engagement. She is a retired higher education leader with over 17 years of experience in academic administration, student engagement, and instructional leadership. As a former Associate Dean of Instruction and Learning, Dean of Students, and adjunct instructor, she has championed student success and cultivated community partnerships—including leading a P-TECH program that expanded educational opportunities for underserved students. With expertise in NYSED and SUNY compliance as well as Middle States accreditation, she brings a strong understanding of public systems, policy, institutional governance, and accountability.